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HB 591 — Study/LEO Interaction With Disabled Drivers.
Last action — Regular Message Sent To Senate
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 7 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to House Bill 591 include the addition of a new session header and the removal of prior references to an earlier draft of the bill. This update is primarily administrative, ensuring that the bill is properly identified and processed in the current legislative session. While these changes do not alter the content of the bill itself, they are important for maintaining accurate legislative records and ensuring clarity as the bill moves forward.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 591 Short Title:
591 Apr 5, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40169-ML-111 (03/01) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
State and Local Government II April 6, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY TO STUDY TRAINING THAT MAY BE PROVIDED TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO IMPROVE THE OFFICER'S ABILITY DURING A TRAFFIC STOP TO IDENTIFY WHETHER A PERSON IS DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING OR HAS A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, OR MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE CONDITION IS AFFECTING THE PERSON'S ABILITY TO COMPLY WITH THE OFFICER'S ORDERS AND TO IMPROVE THE OFFICER'S INTERACTION WITH THE PERSON UPON MAKING THAT IDENTIFICATION.
*DRH40169-ML-111**H591-v-1*
Action History
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Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Regular Message Received From House
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Reptd Fav
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Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Added to Calendar
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Passed 2nd Reading
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Passed 3rd Reading
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On State and Local Government II
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Filed
Sponsors
- II Robert T. Reives · Cosponsor
- Garland E. Pierce · Cosponsor
- Lucas · Cosponsor
- Hunter · Cosponsor
- Hanes · Cosponsor
- Floyd · Cosponsor
- Farmer-Butterfield · Cosponsor
- B. Richardson · Cosponsor
- R. Moore · Cosponsor
- C. Graham · Cosponsor
- IV John R. Bell · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (11)
- Robert T. Reives, II Democratic
- Garland E. Pierce Democratic
- Lucas
- Hunter
- Hanes
- Floyd
- Farmer-Butterfield
- B. Richardson
- R. Moore
- C. Graham
- John R. Bell, IV Republican
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 168 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 71 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Democratic | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 115 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 1% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (120)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas | — | Yea |
| McGrady | — | Yea |
| Michaux | — | Yea |
| Millis | — | Yea |
| Rogers | — | Yea |
| Steinburg | — | Yea |
| Szoka | — | Yea |
| Zachary | — | Not Voting |
| Autry | — | Yea |
| Boles | — | Yea |
| Boswell | — | Yea |
| Burr | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Nay |
| Dobson | — | Yea |
| Earle | — | Yea |
| Faircloth | — | Yea |
| Fisher | — | Yea |
| Floyd | — | Yea |
| Fraley | — | Yea |
| Garrison | — | Yea |
| Gill | — | Yea |
| G.Adcock | — | Yea |
| L.Bell | — | Yea |
| DuaneHall | — | Yea |
| C.Graham | — | Yea |
| G.Graham | — | Yea |
| Jackson | — | Yea |
| G.Martin | — | Yea |
| R.Moore | — | Yea |
| B.Richardson | — | Yea |
| W.Richardson | — | Yea |
| B.Turner | — | Yea |
| J.Bell | — | Yea |
| Brawley | — | Yea |
| BrendenJones | — | Yea |
| Beasley | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Bradford | — | Yea |
| Bumgardner | — | Yea |
| Cleveland | — | Yea |
| Conrad | — | Yea |
| Farmer-Butterfield | — | Yea |
| Goodman | — | Yea |
| Hanes | — | Yea |
| Holley | — | Yea |
| Hunter | — | Yea |
| Insko | — | Yea |
| Terry | — | Yea |
| Wray | — | Yea |
| DestinHall | — | Yea |
| K.Hall | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Malone | — | Yea |
| S.Martin | — | Yea |
| T.Moore(Speaker) | — | Yea |
| Stone | — | Yea |
| R.Turner | — | Yea |
| BertJones | — | Not Voting |
| Dollar | — | Yea |
| Dulin | — | Yea |
| Elmore | — | Yea |
| Grange | — | Yea |
| Hardister | — | Yea |
| Henson | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Hurley | — | Yea |
| Jordan | — | Yea |
| Lewis | — | Yea |
| McElraft | — | Not Voting |
| McNeill | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Presnell | — | Yea |
| Saine | — | Not Voting |
| Speciale | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Yarborough | — | Yea |
| Amos L. Quick, III | Democratic | Yea |
| Becky Carney | Democratic | Yea |
| Cecil Brockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Cynthia Ball | Democratic | Yea |
| Dante Pittman | Democratic | Yea |
| Deb Butler | Democratic | Yea |
| Eric Ager | Democratic | Yea |
| Garland E. Pierce | Democratic | Yea |
| Graig Meyer | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe John | Democratic | Yea |
| Marcia Morey | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Belk | Democratic | Yea |
| Pricey Harrison | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert T. Reives, II | Democratic | Yea |
| Shelly Willingham | Democratic | Yea |
| Carl Ford | Republican | Yea |
| Dean Arp | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Riddell | Republican | Yea |
| Donna McDowell White | Republican | Yea |
| Donny Lambeth | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Iler | Republican | Yea |
| Harry Warren | Republican | Yea |
| Hugh Blackwell | Republican | Yea |
| Jay Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy Dixon | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Torbett | Republican | Yea |
| John M. Blust | Republican | Yea |
| John Sauls | Republican | Yea |
| Julia C. Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly E. Hastings | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Corbin | Republican | Yea |
| Larry C. Strickland | Republican | Yea |
| Larry W. Potts | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Brody | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Clampitt | Republican | Yea |
| Mitchell S. Setzer | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Shepard | Republican | Yea |
| Sam Watford | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Stevens | Republican | Yea |
| Stephen M. Ross | Republican | Yea |
| Ted Davis, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| W. Ted Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| William D. Brisson | Republican | Yea |
| Carla D. Cunningham | U | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 591?
- HB 591 is sponsored by Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Lucas, Hunter, Hanes, Floyd, Farmer-Butterfield, B. Richardson, R. Moore, C. Graham, and John R. Bell, IV (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 591?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 591?
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